10.
The portrait was drawn by Leonardo da Vinci.
Leonardo da Vinci drew the portrait
‘The managers were told about the merger by Brian.
Brian told the managers about the mercer.
The ramifications of the new regulations were explained by the professor.
‘The professor explained the ramifications of the new regulations.
Hundreds of e-mails are being sent at this very moment,
People are sending hundreds of e-mails at this very moment.
A policy of whitewashing and cover-up has been pursued by the CiA Director and his
advisors.
The CA Director and his advisors have pursued a policy of whitewashing and cover-
up.
The decision was made by the plant maintenance manager to replace the three joints
and a contractor was engaged
‘The plant maintenance manager decided to replace the three joints and had the
‘contracting department engage @ contractor
This expense must be approved bya Vice President.
‘AVice President must approve this expense.
The client was called by the secretary to ask about the meeting on Thursday and
whether the time will work for her
‘The secretary called the client to ask about the meeting on Thursday and whether
the time will work for her
Aiterthe work was completed, the leaks stopped
‘The contractors completed their work and the leaks stopped.
A mistake was made that resulted in an overcharge to your account that has now
been corrected and will be shown on your next statement.
Our data entry clerk made a mistake and overcharged your account, but she
corrected the entry Your next statement wil show the correction,
(10 questions x 2 marks =20 MARKS)PART B: ERROR IDENTIFICATION
| Identify and underline FIVE (5) errors found in the e-mail below. Eliminate the use of
non-technical writing where necessary. Re-write the e-mail by using the correct
format.
From. hagemsusi@gmall com
To: herleena@gmail com
CC: darlina@gmail com; mokhtar_alias@gmail com
‘Subject: No Subject
Dear Sin2).
| am wrting in connection withthe offer | received trom your centre. First of all, need vou
{G) to provde me withthe detaled information concerning your offer of Engish courses. [arn
particularly interested to know whether you organize specialised courses in accordance with
the Sclcier Ennancement program.
Next, | would like to know whether u (4) will be able to organise a course for my unit in
December. Would it be possible for you to tain two groups of 12 soldiers who have low
proficient level of English Language? What is more, our commander needs individual
‘conversation classes and you have to(6) arrange them as well
Finally, | would alsa like some information conceming the cost af these courses. Due to the
factthat our budget is tight, | would be much obliged if you could offer areasonable price.
| am looking forward to your reply and | would appreciate it if you could inform me as soon
as possible.
Yours fathfully,
Hagiem
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3) I need you would be delighted if you could (aocept any relevant phrase)
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(8 correct underlines x 1 mark
marks)Il. Identify and underline FIVE (6) errors found in the memo below. Eliminate the use of
non-technical writing where necessary. Re-write the memo by using the correct
format.
To: linam Gemerlang Statt
From: Syaugi limi, Manager
Date: 8th September 2018
‘Subject: New Incoming Manager, MaryaniNadia
Dear iiham Gemedlang Stat,
‘This is to inform that beginning September 16, 2018, you will have a new Regional Manager.
After 36 years of continuous service, | am leaving all of u(t) to pursue an exciting future.
It has been my pleasure to rain my successor, matyani nadia(2), this past year. Maryani has
demonstrated that she shares the company vision to be the employer of choice here. | om
‘confident that she will lead all of you into the stratosphere as we merge our call centers &(3).
expand our site availabilty.
‘You must (4) give Maryani the same level of excellence you have given 2 (S)me, to our staff
‘and to our elients.
Sincerely,
Nu you
2) maryaninadia Nadia
28 and
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(correct underlines x1 mark = § marks)
(8 correct corrections x1 mark = 5 marks)PART C: ESSAY
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conc fonrat
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(Total: 30 marks)Il, You are an administrative assistant. You want to inform other people about an upcoming
‘computer traning seminar. Ensure that your message & dear, condse, courteous and
complete. The memo should be approximately 120 words. Wnts a memo based on the
notes gvenbelow;
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who the presenter is, incudinga brief statement about
bhismerbackgrouna
where the trainingwillbe held, includingthe date and
time
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TOTAL x90 =
(Total: 30mark=)
(TOTAL: 6OMARKS)